Head of Bids

21 Days Old

We are working with a leading pump rental and solutions business delivering engineered installations into construction, clean water and wastewater environments. They are seeking a Head of Bids to lead and develop their tendering function, operating from their head office in Chandler's Ford. This is a senior leadership role focused on delivering high quality, compliant and commercially robust tender submissions. You will lead a small bids team while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business to drive successful outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead the full bid lifecycle from RFI through to ITT submission. Manage bid pipeline, workload planning and team output. Oversee submission reviews, governance and final sign off. Lead, coach and develop the bids team to improve quality and performance. Ensure compliance with procurement rules, scoring criteria and commercial objectives. Identify and manage contractual risks with internal stakeholders. Oversee Contract Quality Plans from award through mobilisation. Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance and Legal to align submissions. Maintain and improve bid content, templates and processes. Drive continuous improvement using feedback and performance insights. Skills & Experience Experience managing complex tenders within public procurement environments. Proven leadership experience managing or developing bid teams. Strong writing and editing skills with high attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment. Good understanding of procurement compliance and commercial risk. Confident working with senior stakeholders across multiple functions. Experience within construction, utilities or infrastructure sectors advantageous. Familiarity with procurement portals such as Achilles or Ariba beneficial. APMP qualification desirable but not essential. Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and comfortable using AI tools. Summary Position:

Head of Bids Location:

Chandlers Ford Duration:

Permanent Salary:

£70,000 to £75,000 Plus Bonus, Company Car & Benefits including Private Medical Start : Notice dependent A senior leadership opportunity to take ownership of a critical bids function and directly influence commercial success and growth. Apply now or contact the Kiota team for more details.

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Job Type:
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Category:
Sales

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